Wedding Venue

Haiz, still has not decided on the wedding venue.... baobei said to wait till STS to get back to us by next week, as it is our ultimate 1st choice. But previously, there was some miscommunication by their "so-called" sales-director, XXXXXX. (P.S I decided not to indicate his name here so as to give him a benefit of a doubt.) But mind you, his title is "sales-director" leh... anyway, the story goes; after viewing the ballroom early this month, baobei called him up immediately the next following day and requested for blocking of the AD that we've wanted. But alas, he didn't do it, and he went on leave. Although he did apologised later on and admitted there was a miscommunication, but what is the use? Hmmph! The date that we've wanted was already booked tentatively by another couple. Thus, we were made to be on the wait-list, and he said he will check with the other couple if they are confirming taking up on that day. But unfortunately, that couple is away overseas currently... what a damn coincidence lor... I was quite pissed off by him and his so-called "miscommunication"... But baobei really likes the place alot, thus I was thinking, ok, give it one more chance. If its meant to be, it will be.

In the meantime, we went down on friday, 21/12/07, to Grand Plaza Park Royal Hotel (GPPR) to meet up with the wedding coordinator, Zach. He showed us the grand ballroom (Its pillarless, YES!), and even offered us a smaller function room for our solemnisation. (FOC!) I must say that their package is quite comprehensive. The ballroom doesn't disappoint me at all, it looks very well maintain, and pillarless, except for my only concern that the ballroom will be kindof cramped if we squeezed in 30 tables. There was a wedding to be held when we went down for viewing, and they were having 33 tables. Seems kindof cramped to me.... but the plus side is, I really like the reception area alot, whereby the whole level will be for our guests to mingle around during the cocktail session. Alot of privacy and most important is there will only be one wedding held per night, which means we have all the undivided attention, unlike STS whereby several weddings will be held on the same night, and you've to share the foyer (reception area) with other weddings holding at the same time. Plus, wondering if the service level will drop due to that. Anyway, overall experience at GPPR was 9/10. Zach was very professional and genuine in explaining to us the package and smaller details such as which lift our guests can take directly from the carpark straight to the ballroom level etc. He was quite thorough with his introduction without hurrying through, despite that there was another couple whom was waiting for him too.

I personally feel that the wedding coordinator at the hotel plays a very important role, as they know the hotel operation inside out and can really assist us in making things run smoothly on that day itself. This is also part of the cost we paid for the wedding banquet. Call me a demanding customer. Yes, for this round, I admit that I'm very demanding, even to the extent of being a perfectionist, hee. But usually, I'm quite a non fussy customer who will take things as it is without much questioning. But I guess, I'm not the only one around. Certain things I can give and take, but some I can't. Attitude counts for alot of things, I guess.

Hope to settle on the venue before end of 2007. Because, Jan 2008 onwards will be a real busy period whereby we need to source for bridal package, photographer, videographer etc. And we would also be attending a wedding fair held at bugis area, can't remember the date. Talking of wedding fair, baobei asked me to go Sgbride to register for another one, nearly forget... hee.. better go now, and in the meantime, I can put on a nourishing face mask. (",) Need to have a good rest as well, as been having bouts of diarrhea the entire day... :s